Arthur Chen-Shu Jee, 75DMD, was named the UofL School of Dentistry Alumnus of the Year for 2014, and was honored at the 2014 Alumni Awards on October 16. The award recognizes graduates who have distinguished themselves in their chosen fields and are exemplary ambassadors for the university and their college or school. Recipients reflect the high standing and character of their alma mater.

Dr. Jee received his D.M.D. in 1975. He also holds degrees from the University of Cincinnati and Case-Western Reserve University. Dr. Jee completed his residency at the Washington Hospital Center, Washington D.C.

Dr. Jee is a board certified oral maxillofacial surgeon in Laurel, Md. He is an internationally recognized expert and leader in this area and has devoted his professional career to all aspects of specialty practice with interests in dentoalveolar surgery, cleft palate-cleft lip repair, trauma, orthognathic surgery, facial reconstructive surgery, dental implants with associated bone grafting techniques and anesthesia. Dr. Jee actively works to identify and promote standards of oral care throughout the United States.

Dr. Jee is a member of the American Society of Osteointegration, International Congress of Oral Implantologists, International Federation of Implantologists, American Association of Dental Boards, Maryland Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Greater Washington D.C. Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Middle Atlantic Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Dental Association, Maryland State Dental Association and Southern Maryland Dental Association. He is a 1980, 1982 and 1984 Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, 1986 Fellow International of Cleft Lip/Palate, 1998 Fellow of the American Dental Society of Anesthesia, 2008 Fellow of the American College of Dentists and 2009 Fellow International College of Dentists. Dr. Jee has served as a volunteer for organizations such as, Donated Dental, Maryland Mission of Mercy, CURE: Medical Mission Honduras, and Health Volunteers Over-Seas.

Dr. Jee and his wife, Martha T. Cole, MD, have been married for more than 25 years and have a son.